School Counselor

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High School Counselor delivering virtual academic, career, and personal/social counseling for South Carolina students. Supporting graduation planning, scheduling, testing, and college/career readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide virtual academic, college/career, and personal/social counseling services to identified students
  • Assist with Individual Graduation Plan meetings, scheduling, and administrative tasks
  • Implement components of the ASCA National Model best practices
  • Deliver an annual Needs Assessment to staff, parents, and students
  • Participate in the Advisory Council for school counseling
  • Complete a Use of Time analysis for one week each semester
  • Provide guidance instruction focused on ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors
  • Identify students needing intervention and deliver individual Solution-Focused Brief Counseling and small group support
  • Help students research and understand post-secondary career and educational options
  • Hold Individual Graduation Plan meetings and complete course selection for the student caseload
  • Follow procedures for dropping courses and changing schedules
  • Understand requirements for EOC, Career Readiness, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams
  • Support on-time graduation for off-cohort or off-track students
  • Review Senior Transcripts and Schedules and process successful Graduates upon completion of requirements
  • Help families access school and community resources
  • Consult with staff regarding student welfare concerns
  • Report and refer critical incidents affecting student well-being and stay current on reporting regulations
  • Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff
  • Assist in coordinating Career Day, College Tours, and other school counseling activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • South Carolina School Counselor certificate
  • Master's degree in School Counseling
  • Experience working with high school students, including Seniors
  • Extensive knowledge and familiarity with South Carolina colleges, scholarships, and high school guidance via the Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System
  • Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Willingness to travel on occasion for school events and state testing, with possible occasional overnight travel
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Benefits:

  • Tuition-free education campus
  • Remote, home-based work from South Carolina
  • Occasional travel for school events and state testing, with possible overnight travel